Perioperative management of antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery following coronary stent placement: a systematic review

Perioperative management of antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery following coronary stent placement: a systematic review

Abstract Background The correct perioperative management of antiplatelet therapy (APT) in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery (NCS) is often debated by clinicians. American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines recommend postponing elective NCS at least 3 mo...

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Main Authors: Christopher P. Childers, Melinda Maggard-Gibbons, Jesus G. Ulloa, Ian T. MacQueen, Isomi M. Miake-Lye, Roberta Shanman, Selene Mak, Jessica M. Beroes, Paul G. Shekelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Antiplatelet therapy
Perioperative care
Anticoagulation
Cardiology
Surgery
Bleeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0635-z

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